COVID-19 NEWS
Keep up with all the fast-moving novel coronavirus news, particularly as it impacts the Columbia Basin.
COVID-19 update
RITZVILLE — Adams County Health Department administrators have reported another death related to COVID-19, raising…
ML employer forecasts a hit from COVID-19 pandemic
WIESBADEN, Germany — SGL Carbon announced Wednesday that the company was forecasting a larger decline in sales for 2020 than was originally projected. The forecasted results for fiscal year 2020 are unlikely to be …
Laketown Pharmacy adjusts to virus concerns
MOSES LAKE — John Rackham, a co-owner of Laketown Pharmacy in Moses Lake, said the staff has been working out different options to continue to provide their cu…
Inslee extends “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order through May 4
Gov. Jay Inslee announced late Thursday that he was extending his “stay-at-home” order until May 4.
Coronavirus: 75 confirmed cases, only up two from Wednesday
Another person sickened with the virus has been hospitalized
Coronavirus: Adams County
Evoking WWII, Inslee urges manufacturers to produce vital equipment
Inslee urges manufacturers to join fight, acknowledges likely need to extend stay at home order
For now, Spring Festival planning continues
MOSES LAKE — As of Wednesday, planning is continuing for the Moses Lake Spring Festival, scheduled for Memorial Day weekend.
Food processors increase production to meet high demand
EAGLE, Idaho — Potato processor Lamb Weston said that grocery store sales of frozen french fries and processed potatoes “are up significantly” as a result of t…
Grant County landfill to close temporarily
EPHRATA — The Grant County Commissioner’s Office announced in a press release that Grant County’s landfill will close to the public beginning on Friday.
Preserving routines: Tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers during pandemic
NEW YORK — The ongoing coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak is disrupting many parts of daily life for everyone, but those challenges are magnified for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in daily routin…
Coronavirus: 20 confirmed cases in Adams County, up from 5 late last week
ADAMS COUNTY - There are now 20 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, up from just five cases less than a week ago with confirmed cases in the Lind, Othello and Ritzville areas, according to the Adams County He…
Three Moses Lake Boeing employees test positive for COVID-19
Boeing announced late Wednesday that three of it’s Moses Lake employees have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus
Coronavirus: 73 confirmed cases countywide
73 confirmed cases countywide, with new cases in Moses Lake, Mattawa, Quincy and the Othello area.
Coronavirus: 69 cases in Grant County, first report of person recovering from hospitalization
69 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County
Moses Lake dentist uses time, materials to help other medical professonals
MOSES LAKE — Craig Harder has the equipment, and right now he has the time on his hands. So he’s using his equipment and time for a project to help other medic…